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    Nutrition Coordinator South LA South Bay - Los Angeles, United States - Volunteers of America Los Angeles

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    VOALA

    Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

    Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at

    PAY RATE: $66,599 - $70,104 PER YEAR

    HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

    Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any mental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.

    JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

    The Nutrition Coordinator – Registered Dietitian is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluating the nutrition services program. Services being provided will include, establishing effective methods of meeting the nutritional needs of children, rendering services and resources required by the performance standards, licensing, and program regulations in addition to providing/promoting health education within the agency.

    SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

    • With the Nutrition Program Manager, Creates and develops nutrition plans and assessments and conducts trainings and meetings with designated staff in order to implement the Nutrition program for VOALA Head Start, Early Head Start, and other Children Services programs.
    • Oversees and approves all menus and ensures they meet USDA guidelines. Works with kitchen staff on menu/recipe planning, transport/temperature logs and kitchen functions.
    • Provides comprehensive nutrition services to include recommendations in health- and dental-care, as well as nutrition to children and families.
    • Provides children and families with direct links and connects children and families to needed services or resources out in the community.
    • Maintains dietary records for Nutrition Program, compiles and submits reports for program and funder requirements, monitors files.
    • Maintains up to date procedures in line with health trends and program needs which includes creating and monitoring incidental medical services plans and trainings.
    • Maintains client data, nutrition records, plans and growth assessments up to date and ensures confidentiality.
    • Travels to sites, collaborates effectively with others in a multidisciplinary approach and encourages a team environment.
    • Provides staff training to promote continuous improvement and assist staff development
    • Attends funder required meeting and training, prepares and conducts meetings with parents
    • Other tasks as may be required to promote Nutrition Program goals.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
    • Proof at the time of hire
    • TB clearance within 6 months prior
    • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)
    • Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
    • Health screening at the time of employment
    • Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
    • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
    • Frequently kneel and squat
    • Ability to move quickly
    • Reliable Transportation required

    EDUCATION

    • Registered Dietitian License through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
    • Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics or a closely related pediatric field.

    EXPERIENCE

    • Two years of experience in nutrition related fields.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Master's Degree in nutrition, Public Health, or related field.
    • Work experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
    • Experience with Child plus, NOVAtime, and Acorn
    • Knowledge of nutrition, dietary, and allergy education.
    • Knowledge of USDA AND CACFP regulations.
    • Knowledge of menu planning, recipe development and nutrient analysis of food
    • Bilingual English/Spanish or other language i.e. Armenian or Farsi.

    Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

    This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

    If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.



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